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5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Grocery Bill

June 12, 2012 by Momstart 24 Comments

As an independent adult, one of the most important activities in your routine is shopping for groceries. Considering the poor state of the economy of the past few years, especially if you are unemployed or receive a small income, it can be difficult to make ends meet. Your grocery shopping, although necessary, may  contribute to financial stress. However, there are ways you can reduce your grocery bill that will prove highly beneficial:

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Use Coupons

The first thing you can do to reduce your grocery bill is to search for coupons online. Many people make the mistake of simply buying anything they see that they want or need at regular price. Seeking coupons for items you regularly purchase from your regular grocery stores and supermarkets is extremely important. You will also be pleasantly surprised at how much money you can save when you utilize coupons.

Create Grocery Lists

Always make a list whenever you plan on going grocery shopping. This is a great way to keep yourself organized and focused on only making purchases of things you really need. Without a list, it is very easy

to fall into the trap of simply grabbing anything that captures your attention, which can rack up the dollars at the cash register. Stick to your grocery list and make sure to only buy items you listed on it.

Budget Yourself

Another way to reduce your grocery bill is to create a budget for your shopping trips. While it is a good idea to budget in general, doing so for your groceries is easy and quick. You can give yourself a reasonable amount of money with which to spend on a weekly basis for your grocery shopping and still have plenty of money left over for your other bills, transportation and even entertainment. Calculate the approximate cost of all of your items and put back anything you don’t need if you discover you are over your budget.

Buy in Bulk

Buying in bulk is a great way to reduce your grocery bill. It can also prevent you from having to shop for certain items frequently as you can feel assured that if you run out of a certain item you purchased in bulk, you will have more stored away.

Buy Items on Sale

Finally, always take advantage of buying goods that are on sale. This will greatly reduce your grocery bill, and knowing that you spent less money on food you love will make it seem all the more delicious when you eat it. It is important to use common sense whenever you do your grocery shopping. You can easily save plenty of money every week when you discipline yourself during your shopping trips. You will be happy when you see how much cash you have actually saved within a year’s time!

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